Wednesday, October 17, 2007

1) Caution, we are using Stan (The Maven) Fischler as the linked article that spurred this post. He has been shown in the past to be a mouth piece/Puppetfor the NHL owners/Gary Bettman. All through out and after the lockout Stan has never wavered in his anti-player/pro-owners stance. Taking frequent jabs at the players such as Chris Chelios who had the audacity to question their union's corrupt leadership. Never once questioning anything Bettman does, but always quick to slam any player who speaks out of turn about the CBA/the NHL head honchos

2) So when Stan makes any statement about the union or the CBA negotiations we listen. Why? Because we believe he is used as a puppet for the owners to get their position out to the public. To periodically throw up trial balloons without the owners or Gary Bettman himself having their own finger prints on it.

3) The folks in NHL headquarters are probably a bit uneasy this morning reading that the union is finally hiring Saskin's replacement. The story going around is that Boston lawyer Paul V. Kelly has the position locked up. Why would they be nervous? Well apparently Kelly, unlike Saskin, wouldn't be an easy pawn to manipulate. Apparently he was involved with the litigation against another former(corrupt) NHLPA head, Alan Eagleson. As a person with impeccable credentials it will be much more difficult to demonize Kelly as they did successfully did with Goodenow, but take it to the bank they will try.(Using their media sycophants/Puppets like Fischler) to do the dirty work

4) Just to review for folks who may be new to the game or forgot; Both the past two work stoppages were initiated by the owners. It was NOT the players who wanted a work stoppage. Therefore when Stan writes that its 'up to the players if there will be any future work stoppages' he is being less than forthright(lying).

5) We agree with some who believe that it would be fool hearty for the players to try to re-open negotiations next year (as is their right under the CBA) Like the last CBA in 1995 when almost everyone believed the players lost big time, only to have salaries escalate significantly, the same seems to be happening once again. Almost universally the media proclaimed the new CBA to be an owners victory. Only 2 years later salaries are averaging the same as they were BEFORE the latest owners lockout. So who won? Judging from some of Stan's and others rhetoric the owners may already be readying their next war against the players.

6) The owners probably felt until this Kelly hiring that they could get away with/try to get significantly more concessions from the players. We at FAUXRUMORS have postulated that the next item the owners may ask for is the elimination of guarenteed contracts(Think NFL) As such, we predict now that Stan will very shortly put out a new blog post blasting the union or warning it for sure to not try to screw with the new faux NHL-NHLPA partnership. Like any good puppet, Stan will do what asked.

7) Update: Even before we had a chance to publish this post Stan did exactly as (asked) planned; he came out swinging in his first discussion about Mr. Kelly. Even before the new NHLPA head has said a single word, Stan already has him pegged as a hardliner: "Since Chris Chelios and Eric Lindros were on the selection committee we can expect the new union's new Executive Director to share Bob Goodenow's militancy. Evidently Gary Bettman manipulated one of his favourite marionettes. You can be sure that this is only the beginning of many more 'performances' to come!

10 comments:

1)Just a reminder to folks that we have a Zero Tolerance policy:http://newfaux.blogspot.com/2007/09/zero-tolerance.html#links2) As the above linked post states, keep the responses on-point(about hockey)Feel free and disagree with us. Even use off colour language(we're over 21!), but keep it on the topic(hockey) All other posts will be deleted. You have been RE-warned.Thanks in advance!

1) Shuck: Haven't seen you in a long time. Anyway, its our opinion that he is being used. Certainly his body of work seems to verify our position. 2) Just look back at what he's written the last 3-4 years. Its 100% anti-NHLPA and 100% pro NHL. Coincidence? Or is the NHL always right and NHLPA always wrong?3) Truth: Expect more attacks from the guy who now freely admits he stole your ID last winter. He may like last night go on a psychotic rant and print the same inane post over and over. Much like a child who gets angry when he doesn't get his way. " Someone listen to me!" We will erase them periodically, so don't fret.4) As for your statement, it is sad when a reporter who is supposed to be objective evidently is not.

1. Whether Stan the Man is a "puppet" or not, he makes statements and writes articles seemingly to get attention... I place very low value on his opinions... At times, I feel he compromises his professional integrity (Ha!) in hopes of simply pushing people's buttons... I think it works on you, Faux, although I realize you are on to his silly game...

2. By the way, I love the balloon puppet pic you found... I have to disagree with you Faux, in your assumption that people are LISTENING to Stan... Most true blue hockey fans ignore his drivel and get their info from other sources... His blog is a comedy show..

3-7, including the Update. Bashing Gary BUTTMan is always welcomed by Antz... On the other hand, I believe you give Stan too much credibility... He truly is more of a PUPPET/CLOWN than even you are willing to admit... He does make for great comic relief on this blog, though...

1) Ya know Antz we have found out through the years that people usually try to accuse others of things THEY are doing.2) We have shown/seen that hawk's other persona, hockeynutz has been doing exactly what he says we do: Increases his stat counterCreates fake ID's to give the allusion that people actually read his blog3) It is quite sad actually. Now back to hockey please!

Its a shame about that guy. His blog isn't half bad. i am one of the few who respond to his posts. the rest of the people are made up and have no profiles. In a way its kind of scary and sad at the same time

Firstly, it really isn't ANY of your business regarding OUR Italian vacation, but just to show you that I have nothing to hide, I will give some details... I did not stay with the Faux Group... As I am a second generation Italian-American (grandparents came through Ellis Island), I have a significant number of family members still living in Italy... If you know anything about Italians, you would be aware of the fact that I had no choice but to stay with some of them - They INSISTED - its the Italian way... It was wonderful seeing many of my 2nd and 3rd cousins (some for the first time), as well as great Antz and uncles... So Hawk, there is your "vindication statement." Furthermore, that will be the last bit of personal info you ever get out of me - nothing suspicious about anything I do... The pissing contest is over...